Cruise Description

7 Night Cruise sailing from Denarau to Lautoka aboard Caledonian Sky.

Embark on a 7-night expedition cruise through the enchanting Remote North islands of Fiji. Board MS Caledonian Sky and set sail to the picturesque Tivua Private Island. Explore coral gardens and witness a stunning South Pacific sunset. On Makogai Island, attend a heartwarming choral performance and delve into the island's history. Levuka, the first European settlement in Fiji, invites you to discover its colonial past and vibrant present. In Savusavu, explore hot springs or visit the renowned Justin Hunter pearl farm. Taveuni Island offers a waterfall adventure and a visit to the Dateline, while Kioa Islands captivate with traditional customs. End your expedition at Nananu-i-ra for a final swim, snorkel, and beachcombing session before disembarking in Lautoka the next morning, bidding farewell to Fiji with traditional songs and memories to last a lifetime.

Sample Itinerary:

DAY 1 TIVUA PRIVATE ISLAND
Arrive at Port Denarau this morning to check in for your cruise. Board Caledonian Sky and set sail over a light lunch as we cruise to Tivua Island. Spend the afternoon exploring the coral gardens, coral planting and clam rearing cages or a scenic walk through the island before enjoying a South Pacific sunset back onboard.

DAY 2 MAKOGAI ISLAND
Passengers are invited to attend a special choral performance of Sunday Hymns from the children of Makogai. We will then explore the pristine waters of Makogai Island with a snorkel or glass bottom boat tour to experience the clam research station here. Later there will be an opportunity to join the 1 hour walking tour of Makogai’s historical graveyard and old leper colony.

DAY 3 LEVUKA
We arrive at Ovalau and the port of Levuka, situated off the northeast coast of the main island. Levuka was the first European settlement in Fiji and became the centre of British colonial administration and trade. At its peak over 50 hotels catered to the thirst of sailors in port and the town gained a wild reputation. In 1888 the capital was moved to Suva on the main island, and Levuka’s notoriety gradually waned. Passengers are invited to join an optional tour of this now quiet historic town. In the afternoon we have snorkelling and a shipwreck tour or explore the town.

DAY 4 SAVUSAVU
We arrive at the second largest town on the second biggest island in Fiji, Vanua Levu. Explore the town and its hot-springs or visit the world-famous Justin Hunter pearl farm. This afternoon we visit Whispering Tide for swimming and snorkelling with our Marine Biologist

DAY 5 TAVEUNI ISLAND
We disembark on the western side of the “Garden Island” of Fiji. The optional bus tour takes you to the beautiful Tavoro Waterfall in the Bouma National Park. Swim and relax in the beautiful setting or take a challenging hike to the 2nd & 3rd falls. After a picnic lunch at the national park, we return to the ship or our crew will take you to the famous natural Dateline (180th Meridian) where you can literally stand with one foot in the past and one foot in the future. Later we visit NaseleseleVillage to enjoy the tastes of Fiji with a traditional ‘lovo” (earth oven) feast where we share fresh local seafood, succulent meat and tropical fruits before dancing to the drum of the meke(dance) and kava ceremony.

DAY 6 KIOA ISLANDS & VIANI BAY
Kioa Island was settled by the people of Tuvalu Island (also called Ellice Island) after they were displaced by rising sea levels. Be met by these colourful people in the their traditional way and see their vibrant cultural presentation. Cruise along the south coast of Vanua Levu over lunch to our afternoon anchorage of Viani Bay for snorkelling and the beach. This evening we have a white theme so join in by dressing in white for an amazing atmosphere plus don’t forget to don your dancing shoes on for the famous Captain Cook Cruises Music Quiz.

DAY 7 NANANU-I-RA
Cruising southwest from Vanua Levu we arrive at Nananu-i-ra on the northern coast of Viti Levu for our customary swim, snorkel, and beachcombing. There may also be an opportunity to hike the hill. After lunch there is our last opportunity ashore before we begin our homeward journey.

DAY 8 LAUTOKA
Enjoy breakfast onboard as we return to Lautoka for a 9:00am disembarkation. Our crew bid you farewell in song including their traditional Fijian ‘Isa Lei’ as they say ‘Sota Tale’ or ‘see you again’. Transfers will be available to the Airport, Port Denarau hotels and the Port Denarau Marina.